Saturday, April 03, 2010

Happiness is a state of mind. Are you happy?

It has been a cool and rainy today. Lunch out with Brother at Woodlands Mart with the intention of trying a new eat-out venue, but the dark clouds shifted so quickly that it poured heavily while we were waiting for the bus to head home after our lunch. What's bad was the bus stop was quite a distant away from the sheltered blocks. With no choice, we alighted at Woodlands Regional Int. Took neoprints with Brother which we once took in 6 years ago, I felt I was old for that machine. Omg. Thinking of what and how to pose was crap. Mind you, neoprints was one of my favourite pastimes! Ohh.. Look how time has passed by so quickly. Then, caught a movie "Whip It" with Brother. Was a normal movie though. Suitable for a lazy weekend. But, I don't recommend to watch them in the cinema. (You know what are the alternatives.)

I did mention that last Saturday Dear celebrated his 21st Birthday at home with food catering, right? I'm glad at the end, he did requested to plan a party for himself. It turned out to be better than expected. For those who had attend his birthday party would know that he bought a Coach bag for his mum for bringing him up these 21 years. I was impressed by his courage to deliver such a touching speech in front of all his friends. Some of you might think it was superficial but I know, deep inside his heart, he was true to what he says. And, maybe because I was touched as well, I forget to press the start button while recording video. That's why that part wasn't captured. =X Whatever it is, Dear, I'm sure your parents are grateful for having you as their filial son. (:


I was stoning that day in the office, thinking why am I stucked in this job that made me feel unmotivated all of a sudden. The reason behind it was definitely the mundane job tasks given to me. I felt I was wasting my life away. I am now still in the midst of thinking whether to quit the job before it's too late to leave. Hmm.. Let me think it through during this long weekend.

Farewell Lunch @ Pocket of Poises
Celebrated Sylvia's 20th birthday last Wednesday. We had a simple dinner together and cut cake. Zoe came back from HK a week ago and she bought us each a small gift. I love mine! It was a small coin purse and a black hp strap with furry balls. :D Love them! Thanks, girl!




I was reading the magazine the other day, I saw these phrase, found it meaningful, thought of sharing it with all of you. I shall end off the post with these then.


" We can either choose to be sad or train ourselves to be happy. Happiness is a decision. "


"Being happy is ultimately about working a little harder. While we may think happiness ought to be the most natural thing in the world. It's not an easy state to achieve. If we observe genuinely happy people, we find that they do not just sit around; They make things happen. They pursue new understandings, seek  new achievements, and control their thoughts and feelings. In other words, it's up to you to find that happiness. Who knows, you could just wake up with a smile on your face tomorrow. (Sometimes I do smile when I wake up too, knowing that I have people and things that made me smile.)"


" Research has shown that people who are consistently grateful are happier, more energetic and hopeful, and experience more frequent positive emotions. "


- quoted from Cleo Magazine Dec 2009 Issue